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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,990.83, 11,986.23 and 2,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,990.83, 11,986.23 and 2,444.17 is: 3,666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,990.83 : 11,986.23 = 2,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,990.83/11,986.23 = 2,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,990.83x = 11,986.23 × 2,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,990.83x = 29,296,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,296,362.98/7,990.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.25

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